Overlanding and Offroad articles

 photo by Petrichuk via iStock Modifications, although expensive, can significantly increase comfort, safety, and time spent off-road. We must stick to the correct ones though as mods add weight and can get expensive quickly.   The short range touring off-road mods mentioned in this article will be focused on 4WD touring. So,...

Photo by IlexImage via iStock Buying a new (or new to you) RV, travel trailer, or camper can be hugely exciting. The thoughts of hitting the open road, seeing gorgeous scenery, and enjoying time with your family and friends outdoors can make it difficult to slow yourself down and take...

Photo by rudi_suardi via iStock If you don't have an off-road GPS, you might consider getting one... This is especially true if you're often taking trails with which you are unfamiliar. An off-road GPS will help guide you along, giving a detailed overview of what's ahead, just like a traditional GPS...

Photo by manuellacoste via iStock People that know me know that I love to cook. I love to cook at home, while camping...it doesn't matter! In other words, I kind of consider myself a bit of a cooking connoisseur. With that in mind, I decided to put together this list of...

Photo by AscentXmedia via iStock I think we can all agree that camping is pretty awesome, even when things don't go completely as planned. But if you plan ahead and use some camping hacks to improve the quality of your trip, you'll likely find that when you get back from your...

 photo by luckyraccoon via iStock The high lift jack can be a very useful tool but many fear to use it due to the safety claims surrounding it. It can be used for winching, pulling, pushing, or even clamping. Knowing how to use one may be the difference between getting stuck...

photo by deimagine via iStock When most people think of Arizona, they think of excruciating heat and miles of nothing but cactus. And this terrain doesn’t really sound like something I’d want to go hiking through. But, Arizona is a lot bigger than most people think. This means that the...

 photo by LifestyleVisuals via iStock Packing for a road trip is completely different to packing for off-roading. On the trails, stuff gets thrown around and nothing stays where you left it or as you left it.  There are some tips that can help keep everything in one place, tidy, easy to...

About a month ago, I posted my ultimate overlanding recipe for Kobe burgers and cast iron fries. And in that recipe, I noted my cooking setup and the various implements I have for cooking while overlanding. One of those items is the Schenk, from JA Schenk Company. Now that I've had...

Photo by twildlife via iStock Buying a used 4x4 is a great way to save a lot of money. You can find great used 4WD vehicles that are just a few years old, yet have a much, much smaller price tag than when they were new. Of course, the "danger" of buying a...